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Lee Hadjiosif at 6:13am 11.06.23
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I have two E80 Classics networked via a SeaTalk HS Switch. The connection cable (ethernet type?) end
Bill Greenberg at 8:53pm 11.05.23
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Considering ordering a new dodger for my 1991 Catalina 28. Replaced the original about 15 years ago.
Ranzo at 4:39pm 11.05.23
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Hey gang! The blue non-skid sections on the cabin roof of my 1974 have some give in the skin. The
Raymus at 4:12pm 11.05.23
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do i need a passport to circumnavigate the globe in a sailboat IF I DO NOT MAKE ANY PORT
Rick4815 at 2:00pm 11.05.23
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Looking for standing Rigging dimensions for a Cal 24-3 (Hunt) 1984. I bought the boat but the lower
SoSound at 11:13am 11.05.23
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I have been following the H49/50 Battery replacement thread, with increasing interest. As I read th
Monheganlover at 7:04am 11.05.23
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Yesterday, I winterized my Catalina 310 diesel and water systems in anticipation of the, usually, n
massnspace at 6:50am 11.05.23
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sailingjazz at 5:59am 11.05.23
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So, I have a Raymarine Evolution 100. I use the OOTB control head. I don't have a MFD, I use OpenCPN
AlexisSTEPHB321 at 4:18am 11.05.23
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Is it ok for a Beneteau Oceanis 321 to be stored on the hard with some distribution of the hulls wei
Davenport at 1:51am 11.05.23
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Now am trying to get anchor light and front running lights to work. They're not working.. The elec
Davenport at 12:57pm 11.04.23
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I got to looking at Kenyon Marine alcohol stove in h260, and it's rusted to heck and unsalvageable
MapleBaySailor at 10:34am 11.04.23
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Hello all. I'm new to the forum. I currently sail a Nonsuch 22 and am looking to buy a Catalina 310
SweetSweetVictory at 10:32am 11.04.23
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Remove Prop   (2)
SirMichael at 5:17am 11.04.23
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I spent a lot of time yesterday trying to remove the prop off my 88' Hunter 28.5. Couldn't get it o
Ken13559 at 5:13pm 11.03.23
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Please advise, if I don't want to have water heater, can I plug up the 2 holes at engine, 2gm20f, t
Yoho Yoho at 4:38pm 11.03.23
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I am looking at a 1979 Oday 25. The fin keel on this boat has a drain plug near where the keel is f
Gene Neill at 3:57pm 11.03.23
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For connecting hair-thin NMEA wires. What's your favorite?
NYSail at 1:42pm 11.03.23
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Randall Schmidt at 12:15pm 11.03.23
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I have a 1984 O-Day 28. When I purchased the boat in April 2016 I replaced the frozen and old thru

Recent Replies

Mac 25 mainsail woes or ok
SteveHughessails at 10:03am 08.04.25
Definitely batten pockets lol. In good shape too; likely never been used. I thought maybe old visibl
Replacement front windows:
RolfSail at 9:57am 08.04.25
Couple of files that should help- I'll put these in the download section for 260's. Thanks for re
Let's play Find The Part !
JoeWhite at 9:44am 08.04.25
Replace the pump with new oberdorfer pump.
Cabin screw hole repair
jssailem at 9:38am 08.04.25
Here is a video by Andy at BoatworksToday.com that may help. MihDNZYEhmU
rotten deck under the helm
dlochner at 9:31am 08.04.25
A few thoughts. Shop around there are watertight hatches designed for decks. Mostly they are alumin
Recommissioning head and holding tank
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:07am 08.04.25
Dual vent lines are NOT the best way to increase air exchange in the tank and chemicals aren't an al
rotten deck under the helm
wildegroot at 8:44am 08.04.25
Dave, on an O'Day 35 attacking it from above is MUCH easier - difficult to even access the undersid
Tropical Storm Dexter   (1)
jssailem at 8:43am 08.04.25
What the Central Atlantic looks like today: two large high-pressure cells and this developing TS cel
Tropical Storm Dexter
jssailem at 8:38am 08.04.25
If you are considering a late departure to the British Isles, storms like this one can inconvenience
Let's play Find The Part !
kloudie1 at 8:20am 08.04.25
That looks like a grease cup for the sleeve bearing. Try unscrewing the cap and filling the inside o
Do i feel ssttuuiippiidd!
FastOlson at 8:07am 08.04.25
I should have said "civilization" (in quotes)....sorry you missed my jab at the ethnocentricity of
rotten deck under the helm
wildegroot at 8:00am 08.04.25
If you have good access from below, removing the inner skin and recoring from below might be easier
rotten deck under the helm
wildegroot at 7:54am 08.04.25
Unfortunately, no. OK, thank you for the reply.
Air in fuel feed
dehler25 at 7:09am 08.04.25
I am not sure how the fixture is assembled on my fuel tank. If you are concerned that the tube may
Installing a Lewmar D1 Rope Clutch
...3TacksontheWater at 7:03am 08.04.25
Thank you all for your responses. I do have cleats installed on the aft portion of the cabin top. I
Do i feel ssttuuiippiidd!
Joe at 6:46am 08.04.25
When Europeans arrived, civilization was already here. In Lushootseed, a collection of dialects na
Outboard setup on Pearson 30
duncan14 at 6:41am 08.04.25
Thank you all! This is very helpful. I tested the setup on a motor stand in a backyard and I think I
Winch Maintenance
dlochner at 5:31am 08.04.25
IIRC, the collets have an up and down. Try turning one over at a time. The collets aren't marked.
Help! Idiot Cracked My Gelcoat
LMR386 at 4:25am 08.04.25
White Shrink Wrap tape

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